The router beat remains hot. In a brief statement shared with Connected Design, eero announced that it has been added to the Federal Communications Commission’s approved list as a trusted provider of routers. They are the second consumer-grade brand to successfully apply for this exemption.
“We’re pleased to share the the U.S. government has recognized eero as a trusted and secure provider of routers,” the company wrote. “Founded in San Francisco in 2014, eero pioneered mesh wifi and has invested in robust protections since day one, including supply chain security, over-the-air software updates, and continuous testing by the Amazon security team. We remain committed to delivering innovative, reliable products our customers can depend on.”
The statement added that customers should expect no change in their experience with eero’s product. “You can continue to use and buy eero products with the certainty that they meet rigorous standards,” the statement read.
This, again, is related to the FCC’s recently updated “covered list,” which put a permanent ban on all foreign-made consumer-grade routers. While already-approved product was grandfathered in, any new product was essentially banned from being imported into the U.S. over security and privacy concerns. Brands were given guidance on how to apply for approval, and slowly but surely we are seeing more brands seek (and obtain) said approval.
You can keep an eye on the FCC’s approved list at the link here.
